How Would You Apply Today's Scripture To Honor Those Who Have Given Their Lives For Our Faith?  Good Morning Friends,  This holiday weekend we honor the memory of our nation's fallen heroes who knowingly risked their lives and made the ultimate sacrifice. So, take a moment to share a reminder of a patriot with a … Continue reading How Would You Apply Today’s Scripture To Honor Those Who Have Given Their Lives For Our Faith? →

Do You Have True Friendships?    Good Morning Friends,    Jesus tells us that we are his friends, and I call you a friend, but I doubt that everyone grasps what this means in extending the faith. Jesus does not call us acquaintances. There is not a desire for a transactional relationship and sales job … Continue reading Do You Have True Friendships? →

Is Your Application Of Religion A Burden?    Good Morning Friends,    Religion is based on the Good Book which is a Sword and as such must be welded with skill and attentiveness to our surroundings. That is why to be effective in evangelism we must be rooted in prayer and adoration that draws its … Continue reading Is Your Application Of Religion A Burden? →

We Know We Are Saved By Grace But Do We Know For What Purpose?    Good Morning Friends,    Law keeping may keep some in proper behavior, but it just does not alone show forth the maturity that Christ desires for us. Behavior motivated externally has the form of Godliness but is not true righteousness … Continue reading We Know We Are Saved By Grace But Do We Know For What Purpose? →

Are You Willing To Proclaim The Good News Of A Peace And Purpose That Passes Understanding?  Good Morning Friends,    Today we continue to explore the work of the Holy Spirit that began at creation and is available to us right now received by faith and fulfilled in the completed work of Jesus manifesting itself … Continue reading Are You Willing To Proclaim The Good News Of A Peace And Purpose That Passes Understanding? →

Why Has God Been Revealed In The Person Of the Holy Spirit?    Good Morning Friends,    The third member of the Trinity is more than an influence, but we rarely explore the personality of what scripture calls the Creator of the World. I have always considered this person of the Trinity to be more … Continue reading Why Has God Been Revealed In The Person Of the Holy Spirit? →

Are You Ready For Something New And Profound?  Good Morning Friends,  We do like the comfort of sameness. But sometimes radical change is needed. Honesty and transparency are what we hope for. Perhaps because it is such a rare commodity. So today we ask a question usually reserved for New Years devotionals. But here in … Continue reading Are You Ready For Something New And Profound? →

Are We On Target With Our Witness To Help Others Believe?    Good Morning Friends,    If you are going to give a eulogy or if you are going to be a witness to a life in Jesus, you must know the basics of our faith and today's lectionary selection gives a great start in … Continue reading Are We On Target With Our Witness To Help Others Believe? →

Are You Trusting In The Lord To Work In Your Life To Change The World?    Good Morning Friends,    Over the last week we have been following the lectionary and the story of the start of the Church including the missionary journeys of some of the cast of characters. Today we also include a … Continue reading Are You Trusting In The Lord To Work In Your Life To Change The World? →

What Would You Like To Share Before You Die?    Good Morning Friends,    You may have heard the stories of the last words of famous people. Here are a few for you to ponder this morning: William Henry Seward, architect of the Alaska Purchase, was asked if he had any final words. He replied, … Continue reading What Would You Like To Share Before You Die? →